West Virginia University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, West Virginia University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.65, and a 40.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 78.3%, and 80.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.65
- Acceptance rate 40.3%
- First-time bar passage 78.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 80.2%
- Resident tuition $26,370
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 154 | 3.36 | — | 78.95% | $17,240 |
| 2013 | 153 | 3.46 | — | 76.92% | $17,658 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.43 | — | 76.92% | $18,234 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.35 | — | 75.86% | $19,008 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.33 | — | 75.58% | $20,916 |
| 2017 | 153 | 3.32 | 57.07% | — | $22,878 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.38 | 61.52% | 65.59% | $24,084 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.45 | 58.87% | 70.97% | $22,914 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.45 | 63.49% | 63.63% | $24,228 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.56 | 59.15% | 82.22% | $23,364 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.68 | 41.14% | 64.15% | $23,904 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.59 | 45.13% | 59.18% | $24,642 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.58 | 43.75% | 69.39% | $25,218 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.65 | 40.34% | 78.3% | $26,370 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 78.72% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 63.63% to 82.22% (+18.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–159, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $16,423 in 2011 to $26,370 in 2025 (+61%).
- Of 91 graduates, 80.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 8.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.8 points above the state average.
Region
West Virginia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for West Virginia University School of Law?
West Virginia University School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 151–159.
What is West Virginia University School of Law's bar passage rate?
78.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 88.1% within two years.
How much does West Virginia University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $26,370 per year, $45,666 non-resident. Median grant: $17,500.
What are West Virginia University School of Law's employment outcomes?
80.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 8.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into West Virginia University School of Law?
West Virginia University School of Law admitted 40.3% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.